Which of the following would someone in a hypomanic episode be most likely to do?
A) engage in a highly creative activity, such as composing or painting
B) spend large amounts of money and not remember doing it
C) carry on a dramatic conversation with him- or herself in public
D) believe that someone from the CIA was following him or her

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Hypomania is a state of elevated mood and increased energy levels. People experiencing hypomania often engage in creative activities and feel inspired. This can include composing, painting, writing, or other artistic pursuits. However, spending large amounts of money, carrying on dramatic conversations with oneself in public, and having paranoid delusions of being followed by the CIA are more commonly associated with manic episodes, which are more severe than hypomania.

Which of the Following Would Someone in a Hypomanic Episode